This event brings together government, business and education leaders for a timely conversation with Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Jessie Sunner, on the critical link between workforce development and economic growth.

Surrey is home to a growing post-secondary ecosystem with top university and college campuses already established, making it a key hub for talent development in British Columbia. Its ability to attract, train, and retain skilled talent is central to sustaining a strong and competitive regional economy. At the same time, the post-secondary sector is navigating significant shifts, including changes to international student policy, which are having wide-reaching impacts on institutional capacity, program delivery, and workforce pipelines.

This discussion will explore how government, education, and industry can work together to strengthen alignment between skills development and labour market needs, ensuring education continues to serve as a powerful driver of economic prosperity in our region and across British Columbia.